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Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026November 2026 edition

AI Hotel Landscape

How leading AI assistants recommend hotels: 616 prompts across 56 destinations, a monthly edition checked before it is published.

Data is directional. Some prompts retry due to upstream variance, so absolute counts can shift ±5% between editions.

Handlery Union Square Hotel

How 6 AI assistants recommend this property. Week of November 2, 2026. Tracked for 12 weeks.

Latest edition
2
mentions across 6 AIs
Peak
5
best week
Mentioning AIs
2/6
latest edition
Total links
28
all time
Location
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
PROMPTS

Where this hotel showed up

Each prompt below resolved to Handlery Union Square Hotel at least once. The "reason" is the AI's own one-line explanation when it returned the hotel in structured form.

“hotels in San Francisco with rooftop pool”
San Francisco, US5 of 6 AIs25 weeks40 quotes
Gemini · 11-02
“This property offers a popular, well-heated rooftop swimming pool with comfortable sun loungers right in Union Square.”
Gemini · 10-12
“This hotel is located in the heart of Union Square and features an outdoor swimming pool for guests.”
Gemini · 10-05
“Located in the heart of the city, it offers a well-loved heated rooftop swimming pool complete with sun beds and ample seating.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Situated in the heart of Union Square, it offers a pleasant outdoor swimming pool for guests to unwind.”
Gemini · 09-21
“This hotel features a popular outdoor swimming pool set on an elevated courtyard deck right in the heart of downtown San Francisco.”
Copilot · 09-14
“Classic Union Square hotel offering an outdoor pool and convenient location.”
“best hotels in San Francisco for solo travelers”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs8 weeks8 quotes
Google AI Mode · 11-02
“A historic, family-owned staple sitting directly on the cable car line, offering an approachable central location and a heated outdoor pool right in the heart of downtown.”
Gemini · 09-28
“Centrally located near public transportation and shopping, it offers a comfortable and secure base for exploring the city alone.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“Centrally located with a cozy heated outdoor pool, it provides a classic and comfortable base for exploring the city alone.”
Google AI Mode · 09-07
“Situated steps from Union Square, it provides a central, highly walkable base with direct transit links and a rare heated outdoor pool for unwinding.”
Google AI Mode · 08-24
“Centrally positioned near transit and shopping, this classic hotel provides a welcoming and reliable mid-range stay for solo visitors.”
Google AI Mode · 07-27
“Provides a cozy, vintage, and family-owned experience in a very safe and central Union Square location”
“best hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US4 of 6 AIs12 weeks15 quotes
Google AI Mode · 09-28
“This family-owned classic hotel places guests right next to Union Square shopping and features a rare heated outdoor pool.”
Gemini · 09-28
“A popular family-owned classic featuring an outdoor pool and comfortable quarters right near the downtown action.”
Gemini · 09-21
“Offers low-key quarters and a refined experience with an outdoor pool and a restaurant near Union Square.”
Google AI Mode · 09-21
“A charming, family-owned property featuring a heated outdoor pool just steps from the shopping district.”
Google AI Mode · 08-03
“This charming family-owned independent hotel offers a warm boutique feel and features a rare heated outdoor pool in downtown San Francisco.”
Perplexity · 07-27
“Historic property with reliable service and convenient access to Union Square.”
“family friendly hotels in San Francisco”
San Francisco, US3 of 6 AIs2 weeks3 quotes
ChatGPT · 07-06
“Central Union Square location with family rooms and a rare heated outdoor pool in the downtown area.”
Gemini · 05-04
“A family-owned hotel featuring a heated outdoor pool—a rarity in the city—and spacious family suites in a central location.”
Google AI Mode · 05-04
“A great value choice for families primarily for its heated outdoor courtyard pool, which is a rare find in the central Union Square area.”
“affordable hotels in San Francisco under $200”
San Francisco, US2 of 6 AIs7 weeks8 quotes
Gemini · 07-06
“A highly-rated, family-owned hotel offering central downtown convenience, a heated outdoor pool, and reliable rates under budget.”
Gemini · 06-29
“Located in the heart of downtown, this classic hotel frequently offers competitive rates under $200 alongside a heated outdoor pool.”
Gemini · 06-08
“A well-reviewed choice in the heart of downtown that consistently delivers excellent amenities, including an outdoor pool, within a budget-friendly price point.”
Gemini · 05-25
“A highly rated, family-owned hotel boasting a rare outdoor heated pool and premium downtown location that frequently prices below the $200 threshold.”
Gemini · 05-18
“Located steps from the Powell Street cable car, this hotel features comfortable rooms and an outdoor pool while keeping rates wallet-friendly.”
Gemini · 05-04
“This family-owned hotel provides a central Union Square location and a heated outdoor pool, often available for under $180.”
“boutique hotels in Union Square, San Francisco”
San Francisco, US1 of 6 AIs2 weeks2 quotes
ChatGPT · 05-25
“A family-owned hotel with boutique charm and one of the best central locations in Union Square.”
ChatGPT · 05-18
“A family-owned boutique-style hotel offering strong value and an unbeatable central location.”
PER-AI MENTIONS

Mentions per AI assistant, by edition

One line per AI. Each point is the number of times the assistant named this property across the 11 prompt templates for its city, that week.

02305-1805-2506-2907-0607-2007-2708-0308-2409-2109-2810-05Nov 2026mentions
ChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI Mode

Weekly until 19 Oct 2026, monthly from November 2026

WeekChatGPTGeminiPerplexityGrokCopilotGoogle AI ModeTotal
November 2, 2026—1———12
October 5, 2026—1————1
September 28, 2026—3————3
September 21, 2026—2———24
August 24, 2026—————22
August 3, 2026—————22
July 27, 2026—————22
July 20, 2026——1———1
July 6, 2026—2————2
June 29, 2026—21———3
May 25, 202632————5
May 18, 2026—2————2
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